Summary
Drew Spencer is Head of Developer Experience with 11 years in software engineering and a track record of advancing developer productivity at high-growth betting and gaming companies. Currently leading developer-facing strategy at BetDEX Labs after senior engineering roles at FanDuel, he blends hands-on engineering, testing rigor and developer tooling to streamline delivery pipelines and onboarding. His background progressing from senior tester to principal tester and senior engineer gives him a rare depth in quality assurance, release processes and cross-functional team leadership. Based in Greater Glasgow, he pairs a humanities MA from the University of Glasgow with pragmatic engineering instincts, which helps him communicate complex technical ideas clearly to diverse stakeholders. Known for stepping into scrum master and training roles earlier in his career, he brings a strong focus on documentation, developer enablement and measurable developer experience improvements. He favors practical, audit-friendly solutions that reduce friction for engineers while preserving product reliability.
11 years of coding experience
7 years of employment as a software developer
Ma Literary Studies, Ma Literary Studies at University of Glasgow